In 2023, India's share of scientific publications among the world's top 10% cited in waste management and disposal stood as the baseline for forecast comparisons. From 2024 onwards, projections reveal a slight decreasing trend: 8.79% in 2024 down to 8.65% by 2028, indicating a modest decline over this period. The year-on-year percentage decrease is subtle but indicative of a gradual downward trajectory, averaging a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately -0.4% over these five years.
Future trends to watch include advancements in waste management technologies and their impact on research focus, evolving environmental policies in India, and how they foster academic contributions to top-cited publications. Additionally, global collaborations may offer Indian researchers more visibility and inclusion in high-impact research spheres.
